Is Ryanair really going to buy Chinese ?
Ryanair plans to integrate Comac aircraft into its fleet as early as the next decade in order to put pressure on Boeing and Airbus to accelerate their production. The group's CEO, Michael O'Leary, stated that the Chinese manufacturer could become a viable supplier by 2030, provided it manages to...
READING TIME: 2 minAir transport : the limits of subcontracting
Subcontracting is extremely widespread in air transport. It's not new, yet it was practically nonexistent in the early days of this sector. Manufacturers, operators, and airports had all integrated the various components of their businesses. Airlines even retained cabin cleaning services within their...
READING TIME: 3 minAir travel news: Lufthansa, Air India, Air France, Emirates, Wizzair, Air Europa, Luxair, Saudia, etc.
Since January, Air France has partnered with the Apple TV streaming service to enhance its in-flight entertainment offering. More than 45 hours of original content, including several international hit series, are now available to all passengers on long-haul flights. Customers can also access Apple TV free of charge directly...
READING TIME: 4 minHow Vueling is regaining its former glory
Low-cost airline Vueling, flagship of the IAG group, has just unveiled "Objective 2035," an unprecedented strategic plan backed by a record investment of €5 billion to boost its traffic from 40 to 60 million passengers annually over the next decade. Under the leadership of Carolina Martinoli, this roadmap marks a...
READING TIME: 2 minTourism in the United States : The shutdown will have cost $6.1 billion
The historic 43-day shutdown of U.S. government services, which occurred between October 1 and November 12, dealt an unprecedented...
Air travel news : Finnair, Delta Air Lines, Lufthansa, Air France/KLM, Bangladesh Airlines, Ryanair, easyJet, etc. etc.
Bangladesh and Pakistan will resume direct flights after more than a decade, Dhaka’s national airline announced Thursday (January 8),...
Rock-bottom prices in the airline industry : a truly good idea that isn’t really so good ?
Iberia started the year 2026 with a pricing campaign offering domestic tickets from 21 euros (€21 one way from...
Towards the transformation of low-cost airlines
It’s very interesting to follow Southwest Airlines’ results. It’s the benchmark airline in the « low cost » sector. It was...
Asian skies : Asia-Pacific hegemony confirmed by 2025
The Asia-Pacific region reaffirmed its undisputed dominance of global air transport in 2025, monopolizing almost all the spots in...
The Moscow-Salalah flight is now Ok
Oman Air has celebrated the arrival of its inaugural flight from Moscow to Salalah, marking the official launch of...
